Bad hair day? Beginner crocheter? No need to worry here!

This super simple crochet beanie pattern uses single crochet stitches to achieve the smooth, clean look of knitting. The folded over double brim makes this basic hat feel modern and on trend, while keeping your ears extra toasty. Even if you’ve never made a hat before, this pattern can become your go-to for quick gifts for women and men alike.

Top off your knit-looking crochet beanie with a pom pom of your choosing—you’ll be done in no time!

This printable, ad-free PDF contains the written pattern plus a detailed photo tutorial. The photos are separate from the pattern so you can choose to print them or conserve ink.

The skills you’ll need for this beginner beanie are: single crochet, single crochet decrease and working in the round.

If you like the waistcoat crochet stitch, you may also like my free Morning Mittens pattern.

Find all my modern, free crochet patterns here!